Theresa writes: Hi Pete, I have a top of the line Chatham and Wells king size pillowtop mattress that I bought in 2008. It has served me well, but I am waking up with back pain daily now. I am fearful and have put off replacing it b/c I […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I discovered your website while doing a search for the best mattress for my situation. I’m a large man, 6 ft, weigh 270 lbs, I have bulging discs and sleep on my side. I wake up with intensely severe back pain. My wife is 5’4 […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I am an old broken bodybuilder (47, 5’8”, 215lbs) with spondylolisthesis (bad low back). Because of my back pain, I have been forced to become a side sleeper, which seems to now be the cause of chronic shoulder pain. I have been sleeping on a […]
Read more →Hi Pete, My husband and I bought a California King Tempurpedic mattress 14 months ago. It was comfortable at first, but recently, it seems to be making my hip and back pain (primarily from lumbar scoliosis) worse. I think the mattress has softened due to body heat, causing my hips to sink further into it than the rest of my body. My spine is bending and causing considerable […]
Read more →Tina writes: Hi Pete, I cannot afford a really, really expensive bed, but I do need one that will be good for my back pain. I have chronic lower back pain, am sleeping on 30-year-old mattress. Recently, I put some comforters and down sleeping bag on top—-temporarily. I also […]
Read more →Alan writes: HI Pete, We are in need of a replacement mattress for our son, who is a college student at USC. The mattress he has, is worn and causing him back pain. He’s only going to use it for a few years, so I don’t want to […]
Read more →Tara writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I desperately need some help in regards to choosing a new mattress. When we got married, 3 years ago, we slept on a cheap $300 dollar spring mattress with no problems other than me sinking towards my husband. I never […]
Read more →Joe writes: Hi Pete, We have a Bassett Carrington Chase Ultra Plush latex mattress, that we bought about 15 years ago. We now need a queen size for another bedroom, which I will be using on a regular basis. Over-all, we’ve been happy with our mattress, but […]
Read more →Wilma writes: Hi Pete, Who knew that choosing a mattress could be such a dizzying experience? My husband is 6’2 and weighs approx. 185 lbs. I’m 5’0” and weigh 100 lbs. My husband has suffered decades of chronic pain in his lower back/hip and through his neck. The pain, […]
Read more →Jan writes: Hi Pete, Thanks for your great blog. I had been sleeping on a plush Sealy mattress, which had given me lower back pain. It seemed to not provide enough support. I just purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Black Giada Extra Firm mattress, (with a Macy’s credit I had). […]
Read more →Tanya writes: HI Pete, I am looking at Simmons Beautyrest mattresses. I have tested Platinum and Black models. I would prefer a tight top, likely firm. I am a side sleeper all the way. I have low back and neck pain and am currently on 10 y.o. sleep number. […]
Read more →Alex writes: Hi Pete, I’ve always thought that I needed a firm, very firm mattress, as I’ve had lower back issues since high school. (when I was much lighter. However, I recently had to use an air mattress with a frame for an extended period of time. The mattress […]
Read more →Ari writes: Hi Pete, I am completely frustrated and confused by the mattress industry and have no idea what to buy. We slept for more than 15 years on a firm Sealy Posturepedic mattress that my in-laws bought us for a wedding present. We loved it! The only […]
Read more →Ken writes: Hi Pete, Recently, I stayed at a b&b, and slept on a Stearns and Foster Hampshire classic mattress, which my girlfriend really liked. Since I had a good experience with the brand, I’d like to purchase a Stearns and Foster mattress, but I’m not sure […]
Read more →Melissa writes: Hi Pete, I’m hoping for some help before we make another expensive mistake. My husband and I are both tall and large build individuals. Two years ago my L5/S1 disc ruptured with surgery to follow. We currently have an expensive bed that is WAY […]
Read more →Brett writes: Hi Pete, Your blog is great! I’m considering buying a mattress set from your website. Two years ago, I got a Sealy Posturepedic Luxury Firm. It felt great for the first 4-6 months, but then started getting soft and sagging. After reading your blog, I’m […]
Read more →Karen writes: Good morning Pete, We just bought a Stearns and Foster pillowtop mattress, 3 weeks ago, and it is causing me back pain. It’s very comfortable when you first get into bed, but I feel like my pelvis sinks into much after a little while. We […]
Read more →Olivia writes: Hello Pete, It’s 4 am and I can’t sleep due to, now regular, back pain due to “s” curve scoliosis. I am 26 years old and feel like an old lady trying to get out of bed every morning. The pain is real, I am doing […]
Read more →Shannon writes: Hi Pete, I need HELP!!!! I’m 125 lbs and a side sleeper. I’ve tried a puffy, Nolah and currently a Brooklyn Bedding Aurora. The first 30 days I’m fine but after that waking up with back pain. I love a soft mattress (but I sleep hot although […]
Read more →Phil writes: Hi Pete, Recently, I got caught up in the hype and bought a Casper “mattress in a box” from QVC. It’s going back. I’m a middle aged man, a little on the heavy side, and with some minor back pain due to worn discs. The […]
Read more →Amy writes: Hello Peter, We are truly desperate to find a comfortable mattress. We moved 2 years ago and finally got a king-sized bed, but we have been unable to find a comfortable mattress to go on it. Our first choice was an extra firm Simmons that […]
Read more →Aaron writes: Hello Pete, My son has a Simmons Beautyrest Silver series mattress in luxury firm. Do you recommend a latex topper to yous with it? He is 6 and weighs approximately 58 lbs. Also my parents are 69 and 68 and are looking for a new mattress and I […]
Read more →Robin writes: Hi Pete, I have tried a number of different mattresses expensive firm-plush, and I still wake up in awful pain. I’m at my wits’ end. I’m an Army veteran, and most of this pain is service-related. If I’m to avoid those darned painkillers, I need some […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I want to get a latex mattress topper. I have herniated disk on my low back. I got back pains with my new mattress which one plush mattress So, I plan to exchange the mattress with extra firm one. After I get the new extra firm […]
Read more →Karen writes: Hello, Pete. Please recommend a king-size bed for us. His issues: Aged 62, 6 ft 3 in; 245 lb; side & back sleeper; pain in lower back, right shoulder, and right knee Her issues: Aged 59, 5 ft 6 in, 180 lb, side & stomach […]
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